Surely This Is Rock Bottom for Republicans?
Republicans are debating — debating! — if they can support a man who has been accused of molesting a teenager.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Trump Accepts Putin’s Denials of Election Interference
The president takes the Russian’s word for it. “I can’t stand there and argue with him.”
Trump’s Gutting of the Foreign Service Alarms Diplomats
Diplomats warn that American leadership is unthinkable without a strong Foreign Service. Trump disagrees.
British Reject Plan to Keep Northern Ireland in Customs Union, Single Market
The Irish argue for integration, but hardliners in London can’t abide an “all-island” approach.
Crown Prince Breaks Saudi Monarchy’s Two Pacts
Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud shatters the family consensus and risks a conflict between mosque and state.
Conservatives Pay Price for Putting Party Before Country
Conservatives have allowed the need for intraparty unity to prevail over the nationalist interest.
Takeaways from Democratic Victories in Virginia
Democrats won by appealing to middle-income suburbanites who are appalled by the bigotry on the right.
How Law and Justice Stays Popular in Poland
The nationalists have raised social spending and portray their opponents as either corrupt or fanatical.
Pro- and Anti-Independence Parties Fail to Unite in Catalonia
Neither the unionists nor separatists are able to join forces in time for the December election.
German Free Democrats, Greens Drop Red Lines
The liberals accept smaller tax cuts. The Greens soften their climate goals.
Sicily Defeat Does Not Bode Well for Italy’s Center-Left
The left is divided. The right is united. The populist Five Star Movement remains strong.
Belgians Criticize Persecution of Catalan Leaders
Belgians from across the political spectrum wonder if Spain has no alternative to locking up its separatists.
Support for Catalan Independence Up, But Most Favor Compromise
More Catalans want to break away from Spain, but a majority would still be satisfied with autonomy.
Lessons for Democrats from Europe
Europe’s social democrats tried to win back working-class voters.
Former Trump Campaign Officials Arrested in Russia Probe
Paul Manafort is accused of conspiracy against the United States. George Papadopoulos has admitted to lying to the FBI.